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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.27, 773.24 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.27, 773.24 and 339.18 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.27 : 773.24 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.27/773.24 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.27x = 773.24 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.27x = 262,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,267.54/560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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